Previous Years
Previous OctoberVET events
2011
| Theme, location and convenor(s) | Date | Links to event materials |
| Views On VET: New Realities, New PerspectivesSunshine Coast TAFEMooloolaba Campus, 34 Lady Musgrave Drive Mountain CreekConvenor: Tracy Singh | 4/10/11 | Flyer
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| How to use NCVER to inform policy and practiceSkills InstituteDrysdale Campus (South), 59 Collins Street Hobart 7000Convenor: Rod Mason | 18/10/11 |
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| Skills for Prosperity: The challenges aheadCharles Sturt UniversityWine & Food Centre, Wagga Wagga CampusConvenor: Wendy De Luca | 19/10/11 | Program |
| Work – A Common GroundCanberra Institute of Technology Sustainability Centre, K Block, Bruce Campus (Hayden Drive Bruce)Convenor: Anita Wesney | 26/10/11 | FlyerPresentation
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| Skills for whose prosperity? Critical agendas for research in workplace learningUniversity of Technology, SydneyConvenor: Keiko Yasukawa | 28/10/11 | Flyer |
| Current VET Research in WA: A Review by VET ResearchersWest Coast TAFE, JoondalupConvenors: Priscilla Shorne & Llandis Barratt-Pugh | 3/11/11 | Report |
| VET Research Methodologies and International Students and VETCharles Darwin UniversityMain Lecture Theatre, Building Blue, 5.1.01Convenor: Alicia Boyle | 11/11/11 | Flyer Report
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| VET and Social InclusionUniversity of BallaratConvenor: Erica Smith | 11/11/11 |
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| The VET Profession: Beyond 2011Deakin University, Geelong AND Deakin at Your Doorstep Learning Centres at Sunraysia TAFE – Swan Hill Campus, GO TAFE- Wangaratta Campus, Chisholm TAFE – Mornington Peninsula and Dandenong campuses, East Gippsland TAFE – Bairnsdale campus and South West TAFE – Portland Campus | 18/11/11 | Flyer |
2010
Events
| Location | Date | Topics & Presenters |
| Charles Sturt University Wine and Cheese Conference Room Wagga Wagga Campus NSW |
Friday 8 October | Keynote Speaker: Professor Stephen Crump, supported by researchers of TAFE NSW Riverina Institute of TAFE |
| Hunter TAFE Front Room Gallery Hunter Street Newcastle, NSW |
Thursday 14 October | Topic: “Looking Forward: Broadening our Horizons” |
| West Coast Institute of Training Joondalup Perth, WA |
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| Hawthorn Campus (TD121 lecture theatre) Swinburne University Melbourne, VIC |
Monday 20 October | Keynote Speaker: Dr Mike Brown, LaTrobe UniversityTopic: “The role of VET in these changing times” If you would like to present a paper, please contact Joe Pagnoccolo as soon as possible. |
| University of Ballarat SMB Campus Lydiard Street Ballarat, VIC |
Thursday 21 October | Topic: “News from the frontline of VET research: Teaching, engagement and apprenticeships”.Guest Speakers: Associate Professor Leesa Wheelahan, Dr Annette Foley and Professor Erica Smith. |
| Kangan Institute Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) Docklands Batman’s Hill Drive Docklands Melbourne, VIC |
Thursday 21 October | This event is the October meeting of Victorian TAFE International; AVETRA members are invited to attend and meet Managers and Directors of international education in TAFE.Speakers: Daryl Hill, Export strategies and business facilitation. Rebecca Biazos, DEEWR project investigating outbound mobility projects in Australian VET |
| University of Technology Building 10, 235 Jones Street Broadway Sydney, NSW |
Wednesday 27 October | Topic: ‘You wouldn’t expect a plumbing teacher to teach reading!’: exploring learner support practices in VET |
| Canberra Institute of Technology CIT Lecture Theatre, Block A, Room 022, Bruce Campus Hayden Drive Bruce, ACT |
Thursday 28th October | Topic: “Exploring Contemporary VET Issues”Keynote speakers: Sue Webb, Stephen Black and Keiko Yasukawa. |
| Edith Cowan University Mt Lawley Campus Perth, WA |
Friday 5 November | Topic: ‘Researching VET: Dilemmas and Tactics’Presenter: Jane Figgis |
| Charles Darwin University Casuarina Campus Blue Building Darwin, NT |
Friday 12th of November | Topic: ‘ICTs and their applications in and for VET, and Indigenous Engagement and VET’ |
2009
Events
| Location | Date | Topics & Presenters |
| Wagga Wagga Wine & Food Industry Training Centre, McKeowen Drive, Charles Sturt University. | Friday 16 October | Workplace Learning in VETProgram Information Flyer |
| Newcastle Hunter TAFE Arts and media Building Gallery Hunter Street Newcastle City. | Wednesday 28 October | Making Connections: Young People, VET and Hope Program Information FlyerClick here for photos of the Newcastle forum. |
| Adelaide UniSA, Bradley Forum, City West Campus | Wednesday 28 October | Memoirs of a VET sector: Examining the past to move into the future Program Information FlyerRegistrationClick below for photos from the forum.Photo 1Photo 2Photo 3Photo 4NCVER Article |
| Ballarat Old Chemistry Building C, SMB Campus, Lydiard St, Ballarat | Friday 30 October | Research into practice: What’s new in VET and adult and community educationProgram Information FlyerClick below for powerpoint presentations from the forum.SSA for OctoberVETLife as a lab rat Sustainable skills for a sustainable future 2009Learning to be drierMen’s learning and wellbeing in Australia |
| Rockhampton CQUniversity, Blg 34, Theatre 1.19 | Thursday 5 November | VET Research – Improving Practices through TransitionProgram Information FlyerClick hereto link to full workshop details.Visit the OctoberVET 2009 Rockhampton webpage to view details of the Rockhampton event, including presentations and biographies. |
| Perth WA ECU Mt Lawley Campus | Friday 27 Nov | Challenges of VET Research Session Information—forthcoming |
| Canberra Canberra Institute of Technology | Friday October 30 | OctoberVET ACT 2009Students of Advanced Diploma of Adult Vocational Education and other ACT VET researchers.Click herefor notes and photographs from the Canberra formum. |
| SydneyRandwick College, Corner Darley Road & King Street, Randwick 2031 | Friday 6 November 2009 | VET Research- Building capacity and showcasing recent research with a focus on the changing nature of workplaces and workforce requirements.Program Information FlyerClick below for powerpoint presentations from the Sydney forum.BannerNCVER PrioritiesRosalind CarterLarry Smith |
2008
| Location | Date | Details |
| CanberraCanberra Institute of Technology | ALARA Australian Conference 2008,11-12 September(2 day event) | The Whole Person: Sustainable futures in living, learning and working |
| Sydney‘The Muse’, Sydney Inst. of TAFECnr Mary Ann & Harris Streets, Ultimo | Tuesday 30 September | Young adults and VET Research: Connections, Capacity & CollaborationsClick here for Photos & Podcasts of the Sydney forum presentations |
| Melbourne (Event 1) |
Friday 10 October | Research in action: Building VET research capacity |
| Wagga WaggaRiverina Institute of TAFE Primary Industries Centre | Friday 24 October | What is happening in VET & impact on researchGuest speaker: Francesca Beddie, with local users of VET research. |
| DarwinCasuarina Campus, CDU & via videoconference to other sites. | Monday 20 October | Effective learning partnerships through VET |
| BrisbaneTAFE Open Learning 1 Cordelia St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 3rd Floor Lunchroom |
Thursday 30 October | Workshop – Managing Consultants Effectively (maximum of 20 participants)OctoberVET Afternoon Presentations |
| MackayCQ University Mackay Boundary Road - Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music Foyer |
Thursday 30 October | Negotiating a research agenda for learning & earning |
| Ballarat *School of Mines, University of Ballarat |
Thursday 20 October | Refocusing on learning & teaching *Keynote speakers: Terri Seddon, Peter Smith, Peter Waterhouse |
| Melbourne (Event 2)*Victoria University:Conference Centre, EJ Whitten Building, Sunshine. |
Friday 21 November | Refocusing on learning & teaching *Keynote speakers: Terri Seddon, Peter Smith, Peter Waterhouse |
| Perth | To be confirmed | Building research capacity |
* The Ballarat and Melbourne (Event 2) events were identical – they were repeated on successive days to
maximise access for potential participants
OctoberVET 2007
Presentations from the Sydney event:
Details of the Wagga Wagga event, including presentations can be found at:
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OctoberVET 2006
Events were held in a range of locations during 2006 including Sydney, Wagga Wagga and Cairns.
Details of the Wagga Wagga event can be found at:
Presentations from the Sydney event can be downloaded here:
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OctoberVET 2005
The 2005 OctoberVET seminars took place in 7 locations. They were universally well received.
Photos and information from some of the sessions:
Townsville: 21 October
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Details of the Wagga Wagga event can be found here.
Sydney: 25 October
Berwyn Clayton: ‘What Do They See? Early Insights from Supporting VET Providers in Building Capability for the Future’
OctoberVET 2004
A number of OctoberVET seminars were held in 2004.
Sydney: 22 October, UTS
Research Project 1 — Clive Chappell & Geoff Hawke: ‘OVAL Research’
Research Project 2 — Erica Smith: New Workplace Savvy School Students — Part-time Work, Apprenticeships, Word Experiences & Placements